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Pregnant Teen Faces Life Sentence in Drug Smuggling Case

9/2/2025

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Bella May Culley, a 19-year-old British pregnant teenager, faces life imprisonment in Georgia for alleged drug smuggling.
Her trial is adjourned while plea negotiations continue; a significant fine may lead to her release.
Culley asserts she was coerced into trafficking due to threats of violence.
The next court hearing is set for October 9, 2025.

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Story summary

Bella May Culley, a 19-year-old British pregnant teenager, faces life imprisonment in Georgia for alleged drug smuggling.
Her trial is adjourned while plea negotiations continue; a significant fine may lead to her release.
Culley asserts she was coerced into trafficking due to threats of violence.
The next court hearing is set for October 9, 2025.